Vietnam Airlines Starts Nonstop Flights Between Hanoi and Amsterdam

Vietnam Airlines has launched a new nonstop route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, giving travelers in the Netherlands and nearby Benelux markets a direct air link to Vietnam for the first time.

The service started on 16 June 2026 and operates three round trips per week between Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Vietnam Airlines’ official route page lists flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, operated with Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft.

Why this matters for travelers

For visitors from the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and parts of western Germany, the new route removes the need to connect through another European, Middle Eastern or Asian hub when flying to northern Vietnam. That should make Hanoi easier to reach for city trips, northern Vietnam itineraries and onward travel to destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa and central or southern Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines also highlights onward connections from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc. That makes the route useful not only for travelers whose final stop is Hanoi, but also for visitors building a wider Vietnam itinerary or connecting deeper into Southeast Asia.

Route and schedule basics

• Route: Hanoi (HAN) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
• Start date: 16 June 2026
• Frequency: three round trips per week
• Operating days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Aircraft: Airbus A350, according to Vietnam Airlines’ announcement

Vietnam Airlines’ Amsterdam-to-Hanoi booking page is already showing bookable fares, but prices vary by date, cabin and availability. Travelers should treat any advertised fares as time-sensitive and check baggage, seat selection and change conditions before booking.

Good for northern Vietnam and multi-stop trips

Hanoi is the most practical entry point for many northern Vietnam itineraries. A direct Amsterdam service is especially useful for travelers planning to start with Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa or Ha Giang before flying or taking the train south.

For beach or resort trips, the new route can also work as a one-stop option via Hanoi to Da Nang, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc, depending on connection times. Travelers should leave enough time for immigration, baggage collection and domestic transfer procedures if they are continuing on a separate ticket.

What to check before booking

• Visa rules: Check Vietnam’s current entry requirements for your nationality before buying a ticket, especially if you plan to stay longer than the standard visa-free period or need an e-visa.
• Connection time: If continuing to another Vietnamese destination, compare through-ticket options with separate domestic bookings.
• Seasonality: Northern Vietnam has distinct weather patterns. Hanoi and the north can be hot and humid in summer, with cooler conditions in winter.
• Schedule changes: New long-haul routes can have timetable adjustments after launch, so recheck flight times close to departure.

The launch also expands Vietnam Airlines’ European network. The airline says Amsterdam joins existing European destinations including Paris, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Milan, Copenhagen and Moscow.